Board Member Report: September 30, 2024
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Please see below for upcoming public events for the week of September 30, 2024.
Advanced Clean Fleets Truck Regulation Implementation Group Meeting: On September 30 via remote access, CARB will host a public meeting of the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Truck Regulation Implementation Group (TRIG) to discuss border communities. CARB adopted the ACF Regulation on April 28, 2023, and it became effective on October 1, 2023. Recordings of recent TRIG meetings are available on the ACF Meetings & Events webpage. The public will have the opportunity to comment and ask questions.
Public Workshops on Community Air Grant Application: On September 30 and October 1 via remote access, CARB’s Office of Community Air Protection will host public workshops to discuss applying for a Community Air Grant (CAG). The September 30 workshop titled, “Cycle 5 RFA Public Workshop 1,” will be interactive and focus on the Cycle 5 Request for Applications (RFA). The October 1 workshop titled, “How to Prepare a Grant Proposal Workshop,” will guide applicants through the application process basics and help them learn how to develop competitive proposals. Spanish translation services will be available at the meetings. An additional workshop, presenting the same information as the one on September 30, will be held on October 8. Almost $16 million is available for CAG Cycle 5 projects. All applications must be submitted and received via email through the Community Air Grants email at airgrants@arb.ca.gov. The deadline for applications is Friday, November 1, no later than 11:50 p.m.
Regional Listening Session on Zero-Emission Space and Water Heater Standards: On October 1 in Concord, CARB, along with Construction Trades Workforce Initiative, will host a listening session as part of an effort to engage the public and inform the development of zero-greenhouse-gas-emissions standards for space and water heaters. These standards seek to reduce climate pollutants and smog-forming emissions from new space and water heaters sold in California to help meet the State’s climate goals and federal air quality standards. This meeting will be part of a series of sessions hosted throughout the State. CARB staff will proactively share information about the potential regulation, solicit public feedback, and identify possible solutions.
Workshop on Targeted Amendments to the Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation: On October 3 in Sacramento and via remote access, CARB will host a public workshop, which was previously scheduled to take place on September 24, to discuss proposed amendments to the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Regulation. These amendments would implement the Assembly Bill 1594 requirements. This meeting will be recorded and made available on the ACF Meetings & Events webpage.